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2.8kTrump Rewrites the Midterm Playbook
For decades, the president’s party has usually paid a price in midterm elections. Donald Trump is openly trying something different: nationalize the 2026 race around himself, recreate presidential-year turnout and persuade supporters to treat November as if his name were still on the ballot. The strategy comes as Democrats hold advantages in several national indicators—but 2024 already showed that American voters do not always follow traditional party-line patterns.
Sep 18, 2026